Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester
1590
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1590
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, a man with a strong face. He's dressed in fancy clothes from the Renaissance time. The details in his clothes and face are interesting because they were made using a precise technique. The artist paid close attention to the textures and patterns on Dudley's clothes. This suggests the artist was skilled at creating detailed images. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: engraving.
